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Eric - the "Loft"

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Sliding Box

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Originally posted June 2022

A simple box, made from Ash 1/4" stock. Made by cutting rabbets on the edges and a dado to create the slide. Purpleheart for the turn lock, with small brass nail cinched over on the inside. Finished with Danish Oil and Howard's Feed & Wax, buffed.

This was made to house a Bevel Gauge, made from Walnut, which I made last month. I lined the bottom and sides to keep it in place Sent to one of my buddies who just happens to be a great Guy.

Thanks for looking and comments are always welcome and appreciated.

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ash purpleheart sliding box

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987Ron commented almost 2 years ago

Very functional box. Like the lock on the end.

Ron

Eric - the "Loft" commented almost 2 years ago

Thanks, Ron. I had to come up with something, the lid slides easily.

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Pottz commented almost 2 years ago

very nice.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Eric - the "Loft" commented almost 2 years ago

Thanks, Pottz. In the process of making more of these.

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Dave Polaschek commented almost 2 years ago

Hey, I’ve seen that box in person!

May you have the day you deserve!

Eric - the "Loft" commented almost 2 years ago

Yep, your the Great Guy Dave.

The migration continues.

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LIttleBlackDuck commented almost 2 years ago

Sorry Lofty, but to me a box is a box... however, your locking mechanism is cool.

I say this 'cause I used to make a lot of boxes but always crapped out in the lid securement without fancy hardware.

I now make most of my boxes out of laser cut MDF, however, this "simple" mechanism has got my creative juices flowing... off to SketchUp.

If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD

Eric - the "Loft" commented almost 2 years ago

Thanks, LBD. Yeah, boxes are boxes for the most part. I had to come up with something to secure the lid. Didn't have any hardware in the shop at the time. Most of the time I use simple hinges and a clasp. Would like to figure out other means to secure.

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